Finally, A Way To Use Those Unripe Avos: Avocado Pickles

There's no denying it--the world is obsessed with avocados. We can't get enough of their good fats; on toast, in guac, heck--we're even putting our lattes in them!

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The hardest part about cooking with avocados is finding a perfectly ripe one. Unfortunately, most of the ones in the store are totally rock solid. If you manage to muster the patience to wait for one of these avocados to ripen on its own, you still only have a tiny window to enjoy it. Wait an extra day and you'll be cutting around brown mushy spots to get to the good stuff.

Jon Boulton

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Pickled avocados are the perfect solution to the person who is done playing the waiting game. You actually need underripe avocados to make them! Not to mention they're super easy to make.

Jon Boulton

Just like any quick pickle, the flavoring ingredients are pretty flexible. We chose to combine our avocados with red pepper flakes, cilantro, and garlic--but any of your favorite herbs, alliums (i.e. onions, shallots, scallions) or spices will do! These little guys will brighten up your huevos, make your fish tacos shine, and even add an unexpected kick to your standard avocado toast!